Drug education
July 18, 2011
MEDICINES Australia has defended
educational events sponsored by
pharmaceutical companies, saying
they ensure prescribers have up-todate
drug information.
“You wouldn’t get on an A380 if
you knew Qantas hadn’t received
any information from Airbus about
how to fly it,” said Medicines
Australia CEO Dr Brendan Shaw.
Speaking at an ethics seminar last
week, Shaw said that the events
must adhere to Medicines
Australia’s strict Code of Conduct.
“Gifts are banned, entertainment
is banned, lavish hospitality is
banned,” he said.
“Doctors attend these events
because they derive genuine
professional benefit from their
engagement with pharmaceutical
companies,” Shaw added.
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